Since 2003, April has been officially recognized as Financial Literacy Month in the United States. The purpose of this recognition is to highlight the importance of gaining practical money management skills. In celebration of this month, St. Philip’s College is providing opportunities and resources for our students to learn how to establish and maintain positive, healthy financial habits.

Lunch will be provided, and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. A presentation given by Generations Federal Credit Union: It’s hard to admit and deal with debt or financial trouble. It can be painful time, but students need to learn practical, beneficial skills to help them navigate the tough financial waters to stay afloat and succeed.

As partners in the national initiative National Money Smart week, SPC Library, SPC Financial Literacy Services and Select Credit Union will present on budgeting and banking basics. Door prizes will be given out and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. For more information, visit moneysmartweek.org.

Lunch will be provided, and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. A presentation given by Generations Federal Credit Union: Landing that first job is an exciting time, and there are many areas to consider before the first paycheck is earned. Students should explore career path options and understand all of the financial aspects of employment.

Lunch will be provided, and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. A presentation given by Generations Federal Credit Union: Effective money management requires a step-by-step plan for saving and spending. Simply, it demands a good budget. Students need to become familiar with how to build and maintain a realistic budget for their specific needs.

Students will have fun while learning about budgeting and financial planning, as they move through real life tables with real life expenses. Light snacks will be provided, door prizes, and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship.

Lunch will be provided, and an opportunity for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. A presentation given by Generations Federal Credit Union: Saving and investing are cornerstones of financial management. To be effective money managers, student need to: establish and maintain a budget; set clear, specific financial goals; and understand all of their investment options.

Wed., April 30–Sat., May 2Loan Exit Counseling

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. (4/30-SW Campus: Building 3, Lab 103)

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (5/1-MLK Campus: CLR 108)

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (5/2-MLK Campus: CLR 108)

If you are a Federal Direct Loan borrower and are graduating this semester, you must attend a Loan Exit Counseling session. For more information, visit alamo.edu/spc/financial-literacy.